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Take in

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Meanings of Take in

Verb

  • To understand or learn something.
  • To let someone or something stay in your home.
  • To watch or enjoy something, like a movie.
  • To make something smaller or tighter, like clothes.
  • To help a lost animal or person by giving them a place to stay.

Explanation of the word: Take in

"Take in" means to receive or understand something. For example, when you learn something new in school, you take in the information.

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Translations for the word: Take in

hindi
लेना

lena

लेना

lena

उठाना

uthana

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Take in

What does 'take in' mean?
'Take in' means to understand or learn something. It can also mean to accept or receive something.
How do you pronounce 'take in'?
You pronounce 'take in' like this: 'tayk in'.
What is the origin of the phrase 'take in'?
The phrase 'take in' comes from the Old English word 'tacan', which means to seize or capture.
What is the meaning of 'take' in Bengali?
The word 'take' in Bengali is 'নেওয়া' (Nē'ōẏā).